Court
Decision on Scott Watson appeal could take months - judge
The decision on double murderer Scott Watson's latest - and possibly last - bid for freedom will not be known for months, the Court of Appeal has indicated.
Cult expert Dr Janja Lalich: 'Don't jump into the first life-changing thing you come across'
American cult expert Dr Janja Lalich knows from experience how paralysed a person can feel within a high-control group. In the late 70s and early 80s, she was a high-up member of a political cult… Audio
Fall from grace: Rugby star bought guns to supply, faked burglary
Former international rugby star Matua Parkinson has admitted purchasing guns to on-sell to someone without a licence, faking a burglary and then making a false insurance claim.
Tempers flare as former Destiny Church member appears in court
The 29-year-old man appeared in Manukau District Court facing indecent assault charges.
Dectective told key witness he was lying in Scott Watson case
A detective told a key witness in the Scott Watson case he was "lying" when he initially said Watson wasn't the man he had seen on the night Ben Smart and Olivia Hope were murdered, Ruth Hill was in… Audio
Karla Cardno's killer preparing for release after decades in prison
Paul Joseph Dally was jailed in 1990 for kidnapping, raping and torturing 13-year-old Karla Cardno in Lower Hutt.
Scrutiny of hair samples continues in Scott Watson appeal
The reliance on DNA analysis of two hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope is being scrutinised in the Court of Appeal today. Reporter Ruth Hill has been in court and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 June
On today's episode, we talk to Labour leader Chris Hipkins on allegations 23 MPs are claiming an allowance of between $34-$52,000 to stay in their own Wellington homes, agriculture emissions have been… Audio
Hairs linked to Olivia Hope under scrutiny in Watson trial
How two blonde hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope ended up on a boat - or whether they made it on board at all - has been under scrutiny at the Court of Appeal. Ruth Hill spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Hunter Biden found guilty in gun crime trial
The U.S President's son, Hunter Biden, has been found guilty on all three counts in his gun crime trial. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US President's son Hunter Biden found guilty in gun trial
The US president's second son was charged with three offences relating to illegally buying a gun while he was abusing drugs. Benji Hyer spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
Forensic scientist relied on 'personal preferences', Watson appeal told
Two blonde hairs linked to murder victim Olivia Hope have come under the microscope in the Court of Appeal.
Nurse fired over anti-vax posts denied another appeal
A former nurse dismissed over "anti-vaccine information on Facebook" won't have her case heard by the Court of Appeal.
Freight company and manager fined $28,000 for delivering containers to unapproved location
A freight company and manager have been fined for delivering imported sea containers to a paddock in Auckland, skipping biosecurity inspections.
Scott Watson appeal continues
Eye-witness testimony in the trial of double-murderer Scott Watson had been contaminated by too much publicity around the trial, the Court of Appeal has been told. Ruth Hill spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'I didn't f***ing do it': Gang member accused by defence counsel
Leigh Matthew Beer is on trial for the murder of his partner. But his defence counsel is pointing the finger at a Mongrel Mob member.
Scott Watson's face shown on TV could have influenced eye witnesses
Scott Watson's face "plastered" across TV screens months before his arrest for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope could have influenced eye witnesses, the Court of Appeal was told today, Ruth… Audio
Watson's face 'plastered' on TV influenced eyewitness descriptions, court told
TV coverage of Scott Watson before his arrest for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope is claimed to have influenced eyewitness descriptions.
Auckland assistant principal told police he got ‘thrill’ from messaging student
Former James Cook High School assistant principal Seelan Ramiah told police he felt "so much power and self-worth" out of sexual messages he had with a student.
A burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girl
Roland Isaac McKop messaged the 13-year-old girl on Snapchat saying he wanted to be her "sugar daddy" and pay her for monthly sexual liasions.